The issue of who was considered Greek during the era of ancient Greece has been a matter of broad scholarly debate for centuries. The question of who...
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The word “gymnasium” in ancient Greece, which also refers to the modern gym, was commonly used because exercise and maintaining a fit body were especially important for Greeks. The word—which references a place for working out—derives from the Greek verb ‘gymnazo’ (γυμνάζω) meaning “I exercise” or “I work out.” It includes the noun ‘gymnos’ (γυμνός) […]
The issue of who was considered Greek during the era of ancient Greece has been a matter of broad scholarly debate for centuries. The question of who...
The ancient Greek statue of Apoxyomenos, also known as the “Croatian Apoxiomenos,” is a remarkable ancient Greek bronze statue depicting...
It was in 480 BC during the second Persian invasion of Greece, when King Leonidas of Sparta ahead of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae responded by...
The ancient Greeks and Romans revered their athletes as heroes to such an extent that the sweat and grime that accumulated on their bodies during...
Most research on women in Ancient Greece and Rome concentrates on urban domestic life, with no references to women involved in agriculture or work...
Ruth Langsford won’t let her “painful” divorce put her off finding love again. The ‘Loose Women’ star split from Eamonn...
Pizza, the delicious flat bread that comes out of the oven topped with melted cheese and other yummy ingredients.
A spectacular Greek necropolis complex in Sanita, near Naples, opened to the public just a few years ago, allowing visitors to see the breathtaking...
In ancient Greek philosophy, few ideas offer practical wisdom as elegantly as Epicurus’ “Tetrapharmakos.” You may be wondering what...
The small, but vibrant, community of Greeks, with roots deep in history, remains in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to this day.